卍Happy Holidays! 卍

 Happy Holidays!  

We had many occasions to have dialogues on the Symbol of the Swastika in 2021.  All were online, and are available for the public to watch.  We are planning to have more educational gatherings in 2022. In addition, a new documentary film called "Manji" will be launched in 2022.  

Here I want to list the URLs for various dialogues that we have this year 2021.  It is good time to review them if you are interested in joining and supporting various events, including Dharmic conference in spring and fall.

"SWASTIKA: Interfaith Dialogue on Symbolism - Developing a Mutual Understanding of a Symbol of Peace vs Symbol of Hate -" (This is what we presented at the Parliament of the World's Religions 2021 on Oct. 18, 2021) https://youtu.be/qnfrizbA5P4  #This is the most recent dialogue happened at the Parliament of the World's Religions Conference on 10/18/21. You can watch this below (video attachment).

"Untangling a Symbol of Peace from the Forces of Hate" is a dialogue on the swastika symbol by two eminent scholars (Buddhism & Hinduism), held on May 26, 202 https://youtu.be/56mejqiaEn8

Manji symbol with Buddhist community : "Rescuing A Symbol of Peace From the Forces of Hate," held on May 24, 2021. https://youtu.be/bZ1iqD1Uzz4

Discussion on the Symbolism: Manji (卍）ー"Is this Hakenkreuz, Swastika, or Christian cross?" was held on May 19, 2021. https://youtu.be/R5oDTNWQ_U4

"Interfaith Dialogue on Symbolism" on May 12, 2021 was held by line. https://youtu.be/Vk9VFHfpR6E

Twisted History: The Swastika Revisited (Center Left Radio) on March 18, 2021. A CLR Special Presentation. Chronic misperceptions about the swastika and its role as a symbol of peace and prosperity for nearly 2 billion people have lead to a misconceived NY legislative initiative. https://youtu.be/ZIL33zqETRg

Swastika" - Understanding A Symbol of Peace and Prosperity: Symbolism, History and Misconceptions. (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3)

"Swastika" (Part 1) on February 3-- Its History. https://youtu.be/N21YpzC_U2Y #This is the most watched on the youtube (1.6K) among the list here.

"Swastika"(Part 2) on February 4 --Lost in Translation. https://youtu.be/adrFt9YDtXI

"Swastika"(Part 3) on February 6, 2021-- Misconception and Dialogues.  https://youtu.be/YGZn7BktCGM

I hope that you will enjoy them.  Also if you have not read "The Buddhist Swastika and Hitler's Cross - Rescuing a Symbol of Peace from the Forces of Hate" (published by Stone Bridge Press 2018) which covers all the arguments that you will see the  above videos is available on Amazon.com. 

Wishing you all the best! 

TK Nakagaki

Swastika - (Part 3) -Misconception and Dialogues

Please check this video on the swastika (Part 3). It is time for education on the swastika symbol. Please also watch Part 1 and Part 2:

https://youtu.be/N21YpzC_U2Y​ https://youtu.be/adrFt9YDtXI

I found out yesterday (3/25/2021) that Senator David Kaminsky has decided to withdraw a bill that would require New York schools to teach the Swastika as a symbol of hatred and intolerance. The decision comes against the backdrop of intense public outrage around the bill from the Hindu, Buddhist and Jain communities across New York and the United States, and the negative impact that such a bill may have on students from these traditions who attend New York schools along with those outside of these traditions.

Over 2 Billion people from the Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Native American, and other traditions consider the Swastika and its equivalents as symbols of peace, well-being, and prosperity. Teaching the Swastika as a symbol of hatred rather than the Hakenkreuz (“hooked cross”) – the symbol used by Hitler and Nazi Germany – would further perpetuate the popular misconception about a sacred sign as a sign of death and destruction.

Have a good weekend!

Swastika (Part 1): Its history

https://youtu.be/N21YpzC_U2Y

Swastika (Part 2) : Lost in Translation

L-Manji: Light of Peace to ALL #03 (English)

L-Manji #03 is available now to watch!  Enjoy it and have a good weekend!

TK 

New Year Greeting by Rev. TK Nakagaki

New Year's Greeting!  

May the year 2021 be filled with happiness and peace, overcoming the difficulties from the Covid 19 pandemic. 

With palms together,

TK Nakagaki

L-Manji 01 English ”Breathe Deep”

Happy New Year!

This is the year we will resume various business in sharing the positive swastika.

L-Manji: Manji (10,000=countless) symbolizes the "sun." Countless lights from the sun break darkness, bring warmth, nurture all lives, and provide us energy. May the light of hope, wisdom, peace and compassion embrace us all. Let us work together to bring peace in our society, our world and our planet.

This is a New series of 2021 video for peace making. Because of the Corona pandemic, all the people on this planet has suffered last year, and we need to have strength, energy and peace in our mindful heart this year. That is why I have decided to make videos for peaceful mind this year. Hope my video(s) will help people who need to stabilize their mind and their lives.

With palms together,